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Stop Asking Who Your Competitors are, Start Asking How You Compete

Cipher

At Cipher , we see many organizations take a misguided approach when it comes to competitive strategy , tending to operate primarily on a defensive basis. By focusing too much on identifying and monitoring competitors, organizations are consistently missing opportunities to innovate new technologies and business models that will move their business and market forward.

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An Analysis of Marketing In the Restaurant POS Industry (2021)

Crayon

In recent years, point of sale ( POS) systems have become a key differentiator for restaurants across the globe. These systems allow restaurateurs to meet many practical needs such as growing profits, running more efficient and organized businesses, and improving bookkeeping.

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9 Ways to Create Positive Word of Mouth Advertising

mention

No matter what business you have, whether it is an online business or a brick-and-mortar business, you can’t last long in the market without some word-of-mouth advertising. Why? Because it’s more believable when a suggestion to buy or try something comes from an individual. Word of Mouth Advertising is like a personal recommendation. People tend to listen more when someone tells them.

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How AI and IoT Solutions Can Improve Your Business

Smart Data Collective

In today’s modern era, AI and IoT are technologies poised to impact every part of the industry and society radically. Because most businesses devote their primary efforts to developing their brand, software applications, or network, new technologies are apt to transform how they operate. In addition, as companies attempt to draw better significance from the huge datasets gathered by linked devices, the potential of AI is accelerating the wider implementation of IoT.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.

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How to Build a Competitive Pricing Strategy

Cipher

A strong pricing strategy is essential to every organization, and the stakes are high. Set the price too high, and your organization will struggle to make many sales, but set your prices too low, and profits will suffer. It’s easy to see why the path to building a strong competitive pricing strategy is often not all that clear.

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Product Matching AI: The Secret Weapon Powering Successful eCommerce Teams

Intelligence Node

Brands and retailers across the globe come to us looking for ways to turn mounds of competitive eCommerce data into intelligent, automated technology that helps them outperform the market. It is the holy grail that can make or break a retail business in the current climate. So how does a simple step like matching products […].

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Smart SMBs Are Taking Advantage of Major Advances in Data Security

Smart Data Collective

A surprisingly large number of SMBs think they’re too small to be targeted by hackers. The truth is, cybercriminals sniff out opportunities regardless of the company size and the complacency of the SMBs is what draws them. 2020 was an especially eventful year for small businesses and it has exposed fundamental flaws in the way they handle data.

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4 Data Pillars for a Modern Sales Automation Workflow

Zoominfo

A sales workflow is more than a series of tasks that you no longer have to perform manually. With the right data, automation can be a key part of keeping customers happy and increasing revenue. The key phrase here is “with the right data.” It’s the right data that tells you which accounts to target, which leads are qualified, when customers have problems, or where to direct visitors who come to your website.

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This 5-Step Google Ads PPC Audit Helps to Max Your ROI

SpyFu

PPC ad campaigns are, unfortunately, more like children than fish. They require supervision, love, and care in order to grow; you can’t just toss in some food and forget about them for a while. A periodic PPC audit is the best way to give your ad campaign some TLC. Audits help guarantee your money is being well spent and driving the sales and brand recognition your business needs.

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7 Strategies to Gather (and Actually Use) Competitive Intel from Employees

Leaders in competitive intel know that the employees who interact with customers and prospects every day hold valuable competitive insights that could help win sales. But they don’t have a good plan or system to gather, organize, and share these insights with the stakeholders who need them. In this eBook, we outline 7 strategies to make it easier to build and scale an employee sharing program that will drive competitive advantage.

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Owler's Top 5 Tips to Pitch Like a Sales Star

Owler

We have chatted to our successful sales friends and got their five must-do tips to go from snake oil salesman to sales success story Pitching like a pro is all about building relationships, and knowing your product and your client’s business inside out. Here are Owler's top five tips for sales success: Know who you are pitching to. Who is your target audience?

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8 Ways Machine Learning Can be Used to Make Cities Smarter

Smart Data Collective

It’s no secret that artificial intelligence and technology has been developing quickly in recent times, with applications such as CAPTCHA that prevent bots from accessing sites, thermostats that adapt to our daily schedules or even algorithms that could choose potential vacation destinations for us. But what if machine learning could be used beyond niche or individual contexts?

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When did you last pay attention to your attention span?

Vable

I’ve been seeing an increased number of articles about attention spans in my health and wellbeing current awareness alerts every morning. This got me thinking about information consumption in general, for instance, I’ve noticed that tech and information conferences are condensing sessions to create shorter events. In the meantime, popular short form social media apps are making even the concise TED Talks look overlong.

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Industry-Tailored Reskilling Accelerates Data Maturity

Dataversity

Click to learn more about author Merav Yuravlivker. Companies are increasingly looking for ways to meet the demands of our data-driven world, and developing a data-mature organization is key to success across all areas of a business. In today’s environment, Data Literacy is no longer reserved solely for those who work in IT. In all departments, including marketing, human resources, and business development, employees across an organization must […].

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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How Brands Use Consumer Intelligence to Predict CPG Purchase Intent

Netbasequid

If you ever wanted to know how some brands are consistently out in front of the crowd in innovation and messaging, then you’ll want to read on. Today, top brands use AI-enabled consumer insights to predict consumer purchase intent and significantly impact their bottom line. Let’s see how it looks! Brands are staying ahead of the curve using social listening to pick up on what consumers want and meeting demands head-on.

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Why Data-Conscious CIOs Use Gartner to Evaluate Software

Smart Data Collective

Data analytics is the lifeblood of modern business. Every large organization has a CIO, who appreciates the need to invest in big data solutions. There are a lot of companies that offer solutions for data-driven businesses. One of the most popular is Garnter. Gartner is a Reliable Company for Businesses that Need Big Data Solutions. Gartner is an information technology research and advisory company.

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How to Perform a Content Marketing Audit for Fresh Ideas and Better Results

Weidert Group

It’s hard to overestimate the value of an accurate inventory , whether you’re a manufacturer with a warehouse full of components or a B2B service provider managing complex supplies and equipment.

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Emerging Cybersecurity Trends to Monitor in 2021

Dataversity

Click to learn more about author Gary McCarthy. Cybersecurity has never been as important as it is today. With more people than ever before accessing the internet for work or pleasure, the number of targets for cybercriminals continues to increase daily, as does the number of cyberattacks. In addition, factors such as the ongoing COVID-19 […].

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Maximize Productivity and Simplify IT Management with Conversational AI

ChatGPT has dominated boardroom conversations for months now. From drafting a stock trading program, to creating a SQL query to model data, there are practically no limits to the applications of the AI language model assistant. At ManageEngine, we have been working on our own AI-assistant, Zia. Zia is a fully-trained analytics assistant that can perform a range of functions such as creating and adding reports to dashboards, providing conversational support to data analysis, insight discovery, bu

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How to Build Better Market Understanding

Netbasequid

Our global marketplace undulates under a vast array of influences. It’s not enough to produce a killer product, and hope sales pour in. An accurate market understanding is necessary to inform every aspect of your brand, from innovation to marketing. To get the most traction for your brand’s efforts, you need a diligent look into competitive, consumer and market intelligence.

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Embracing Big Data Technology Makes Traders’ Lives Much Easier

Smart Data Collective

Big data technology has had an enormous impact on many sectors. The financial industry is absolutely no exception. Big data is completely changing the securities trading profession. Modern advances in big data technology, the internet, and the arrival of the digital age have been the driving forces behind a true revolution in the ways we communicate that the world has experienced over recent years.

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Power BI 101, What is Power BI

BI Insight

Many people talk about Power BI, its benefits and common challenges, and many more want to learn Power BI, which is excellent indeed. But there are many misconceptions and misunderstandings amongst the people who think they know Power BI. In my opinion, it is a significant risk in using tools without knowing them, and using … Continue reading Power BI 101, What is Power BI.

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Is Unstructured Data the Future of Data Management?

Dataversity

Click to learn more about author Nahla Davies. In an increasingly tech-reliant world, data informs and powers much of our day-to-day lives. Data can be used to enhance AI capabilities, create personalized experiences, or be applied in medical research to help save lives. However, the biggest question remains: What is the best method to store, […].

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission

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20 Top Social Media Measurement Tools for 2021

Netbasequid

Social media continues to permeate every aspect of this life it seems, and this includes business. Your brand is being talked about online via Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and anywhere else consumers are interacting – and you need to know what consumers are saying and whether you’re getting your messaging right. And to accomplish this, you need social media measurement tools.

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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Commercial Real Estate: The Ways AI Will Change Things

Smart Data Collective

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the commercial real estate industry by making everything more efficient, accessible, and transparent. Many companies are using AI to analyze their data and make better business decisions. AI can also be used to provide valuable insights into leasing trends, maximize vacancy rates, and forecast future demand. .

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Strouse Boosts SEO by 100% and Lands $80K Project With 1st Inbound Campaign

Weidert Group

A new website, SEO strategy, and paid ad campaign help an adhesive converter’s messaging stick with customers and land new business. SUMMARY: 100%+ growth in several key SEO metrics. 4 straight months of record-high website organic sessions. 90% increase in quote requests. An $80,000 project from first paid ad campaign.

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DataOps Highlights the Need for Automated ETL Testing (Part 2)

Dataversity

Click to learn more about author Wayne Yaddow. DataOps, which focuses on automated tools throughout the ETL development cycle, responds to a huge challenge for data integration and ETL projects in general. ETL projects are increasingly based on agile processes and automated testing. ETL (i.e., extract, transform, load) projects are often devoid of automated testing.

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A Practical Guide to Business Intelligence Governance

Speaker: Marius Moscovici, CEO Metric Insights & Mike Smitheman, VP Metric Insights

While the proper governance of data is clearly critical to the success of any business intelligence organization, focusing on data governance alone is a huge mistake. Organizations continually fail to generate ROI on their governance initiatives because they are too narrow in scope. To be effective, Business Intelligence (BI) governance must cover both data and visualizations.

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Customer Analytics: What It Is & What It Means for Businesses

Netbasequid

Consumers have an unprecedented number of brand options and access to information these days. Not only that, but communities are also becoming increasingly diverse while consumer behavior shifts on the heels of the pandemic. As such, customer analytics is more valuable than ever as it informs both your marketing and innovation. Brands are racing to improve their market intelligence to stay ahead of rapidly changing markets, and customer analytics is a massive piece of the puzzle.

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Using Analytics to Successfully Use Instagram Stories for Your Business

Smart Data Collective

Analytics technology is essential to the success of modern marketing. In the past, marketers had to rely heavily on their gut instinct, because the performance of various strategies was harder to measure. In the digital era, however, data analytics has made it much easier to figure out what strategies perform optimally. Instagram marketing is one of the areas that can be highly dependent on analytics technology.

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Tech Tip: Force Full Year with Time Dimension Features

InfoSol

Have you ever had the need to display a full year of data on a chart … even when you don’t have actual data to display? This is what we want to display: But this is what our data displays: We used to use complicated work arounds to handle this requirement, involving bringing in another query, merging dimensions, etc. However, with the new Time Dimension feature added in Webi 4.2 sp6, now we can easily fill in the missing months.